Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Groesbeck, OH?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28% of gross income.

Groesbeck rent: February 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).

Groesbeck median rent
$1,333/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Ohio)
$57,143/yr
Rent as % of income
28%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,762, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,429/mo in rent. Groesbeck's median rent of $1,333 leaves roughly $96/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 48.5 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a licensed practical nurse salary

LPN pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. At the national-average LPN salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,520 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets stay in range.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Ohio cities have lower median rent than Groesbeck, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Cleveland, OH
$1,332/mo (28% of income)
Xenia, OH
$1,332/mo (28% of income)
Miamisburg, OH
$1,332/mo (28% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Groesbeck, OH?

Median rent in Groesbeck is $1,333 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Ohio earns about $57,143 a year, which makes that rent 28% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Groesbeck?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Ohio (~$57,143/yr) supports up to $1,429 a month in rent. Groesbeck's current median rent is $1,333/mo, which leaves a $96/mo buffer.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Groesbeck?

At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Ohio works roughly 48.5 hours a month to cover Groesbeck's median rent of $1,333.

Where is rent cheaper than Groesbeck for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Cleveland ($1,332/mo), Xenia ($1,332/mo), Miamisburg ($1,332/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Ohio state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Groesbeck, OH. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.